Biological research
Biological Research
Biological research (pronunciation: /baɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/) is a broad term encompassing various scientific disciplines that involve the study of life and living organisms.
Etymology
The term "biological research" is derived from the Greek word "bios" meaning "life" and the Latin word "circare" meaning "to go about, wander, traverse," in reference to the investigative nature of the field.
Definition
Biological research is a scientific approach that involves the study of the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution of living organisms. This field of study is very broad, and it includes many branches of biology such as microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, ecology, and evolutionary biology.
Related Terms
- Microbiology: The study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa.
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Biochemistry: The study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.
- Molecular Biology: The study of molecular underpinnings of the processes of replication, transcription, translation, and cell function.
- Ecology: The study of the interactions between organisms and their environment.
- Evolutionary Biology: The study of the origins and changes in the diversity of life over time.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biological research
- Wikipedia's article - Biological research
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